But, We Do it to Ourselves...

I often wonder how humans can live in a web of relations which are clearly debilitating. 

It’s likely credited to them not realizing the state of debilitation involved in said relations. 

Why can’t we see what we do to ourselves by allowing harmful persons to continue to grip into us? 

How do we not see abusive situations for what they are?
 Can we no longer call a rose by its proper address? 

And if that’s not enough, we lend these persons power over our entire existence. 

The lines of their webs scalded into the very skin we struggle to keep from blemish. 

Those of us brave enough to take a stand often find ourselves talking our minds into believing we are the ones at fault, the ones with the “problem.” 

While we may have a problem, our greatest issue lies in the lack of commitment to the betterment of our brothers, and in turn, ourselves.  

This leads to faltering during confrontation, apologizing for our own wrongdoings while nullifying the wrongdoing of those confronted. 

The goal should never be total nullification of one over the other but to come together, admit our own faults, and break away as one spirit.

Empowerment over debilitation.

Healing over "right"-ness.

Love over glory.